Fajita Meatballs And Rice Recipes

FAJITA CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
• Melt remaining 1 tablespoon Spread in same skillet and cook green peppers, onion and chili powder, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in water and Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Cheddar Broccoli and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 7 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Return chicken to skillet; heat through. Serve, if desired, with warmed flour tortillas, lime wedges, sour cream and finely chopped fresh cilantro.

RICE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the egg, rice, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place on the rack in a pressure cooker. Combine the soup, water and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatballs., Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 10 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion or release of steam; adjust heat if needed.) Remove from the heat. Immediately cool according to manufacturer's directions until pressure is completely reduce.

FAJITA MEATBALLS AND RICE

Steps:

• Arrange racks in the middle and upper third of the oven; preheat the broiler. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Toss the bell peppers and onion with the olive oil and a big pinch of salt and pepper on one of the baking sheets. Broil on the middle oven rack, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and lightly charred, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, tear the tortilla into small pieces and combine in a large bowl with 1/4 cup hot water. Stir well and set aside to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Combine the rice, salsa, 2 cups water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stir well and cover. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender but still saucy, about 15 minutes. Uncover and stir well.
• Brush the second baking sheet with olive oil. Using your fingers, squish and crumble the soaked tortilla pieces in the bowl. Add the beef, egg, chili powder, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; mix well. Form into 16 meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each. Place on the oiled pan. Broil on the upper oven rack until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Divide the rice among plates. Top with the meatballs, peppers and onion. Serve with sour cream, jalapeños and cheese.

WHOLE30 + LOW CARB CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tbls oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add in the chicken, season with salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano and onion powderBrown the chicken and cook until just done (about 7-10 minutes) Remove chicken from pan and set aside
• Add the remaining Tbls of oil and turn heat to medium/low and add in the peppers and onionsCook until soft and slightly caramelized (5-7 minutes) and then add in the garlic. Cook 1-2 more minutes and then add the chicken back in
• Pour in the lime juice and season with a little more salt and let cook for 3-5 more minutesChicken should be completely cooked through
• Serve with cilantro and some lime wedges